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bareMinerals Original Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF15 Reviews

Description

Not only do you get flawless coverage, but you get peace of mind since there are no irritating preservatives, fillers, or binders. It’s makeup so pure you can sleep in it. Even though it looks like a powder, our foundation buffs on like a cream for silky coverage. You control whether you have light or full coverage, or anything in between. Our 100% pure bareMinerals are safe for even the most sensitive skin—even if you have rosacea. They soften fine lines and wrinkles, so all you see is a soft, flawless finish. Another healthy benefit of bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation is right in the name: our natural broad-spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 15 protection.
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    December 12, 2008

    I dont wear makeup everyday,cause its a hassle to put it on.But when i tried this,i loved it.It looks so natural.I love the natural look.Ans it is so soft on my skin.

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    December 11, 2008

    At first I thought that a mineral foundation would never work on my dry skin. I was at Ulta and the sales associate convinced me to try Bare Escentuals. So, I bought the get started kit, took it home, and tried it out. I admit it did take a little getting used to. I used to use a cream pancake type foundation and this application is a bit different. I just tapped a little bit into the lid, swirled the brush, tapped off the excess, and buffed it in. I think at first I made the mistake of using too much foundation and I found that a little goes a long way. It is perfect for my skin, and I do use a primer before applying. I also have dark circles and I find that I don't need to use concealer. I love this product and I won't ever use a liquid or cream foundation again.

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    December 10, 2008

    Not impressed. After all the hype, I finally go out and drop the cash to give this a try. I bought the starter kit in medium. It stays on, but blemishes are evident after a few hours. If you re-apply it starts to look cakey. I may be the only person in the world that doesn't like this product, but I have found that the Maybelline mineral powder foundation is just as good, but with better coverage and a fraction of the price. You just have to work so hard with the little brush to get a good even coverage. Too much work and too little results.

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    December 09, 2008

    I love this make up. It is pricey but worth it. It feels great on my skin, stays on well during the day. The whole set works great together. I have tried other mineral make up but I think this one is superior.

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    November 13, 2008

    I bought the Get Started kit because a co-worker raved about it. I have sensitive skin, so normally have a really hard time finding foundation that isn't irritating. Bare Escentuals didn't irritate my skin, but wasn't very flattering. It looked like it was floating over my skin, so you could tell my skin was dry in spots and red in others. It didn't blend well, and was overall not very good coverage. If you have normal, non-dry or ruddy skin, this might be fine for you, but it just doesn't work for me. I was really disappointed.

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    November 03, 2008

    I have dry and sensitive skin, and hate wearing foundation. It would make me break out, or i could feel my skin not breathing. Plus I have a great natural blush, but wanted to tone down some redness or fix imperfections. So when I tried Bare Minerals I found everything I wanted, it is great with my skin, it looks natural, and it doesn't feel like I am wearing makeup. Plus the act of brushing the mineral on your face is like a little spa treatment! I will never go back to liquid foundation again. Plus the price is low, a little goes a very long way. You get a lot of bang for your buck with this product!

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    October 30, 2008

    I got this product because i wanted light coverage. I didnt really like it because i couldnt find a shade that worked best with me. I also didnt find the coverage as good as MACs Studio Fix. But it is great if you have break outs i know. I would recommend this product if you can find your shade and are looking for light coverage. I also recommend getting the mineral brush because i think that it does apply the product better than a normal brush.

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    October 21, 2008

    I was recommended to this product from a couple of friends and I was hesitant at first because I was not the type to wear make up everyday. But I actually found this product really easy to use (and it was kind of fun)! It doesn't feel like make up and it is light. I bought the Starter Kit from Sephora as well as another smaller set from The Shopping Channel. I think this product is good for women that do not have alot of time to get ready in the morning, are interested in the natural look and are looking for a light to medium coverage. The only downfall is that this product is quite pricey.

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    September 28, 2008

    I have oily sensitive skin and my skin really did not react well to this product at all. I completely broke out and, sadly, it took me several weeks to confirm 100% that it was because of the bare escentuals line. Thankfully, I can still go and return some of the products at Sephora but the first kit I bought was from the Shopping Channel - and this stuff is not cheap...

    The first problem I had was that I could not find a color match for my skin tone - I am biracial and so I am lightskinned (medium tan). The tan color was a little ashy on my forehead and it washed me out. Medium Tan was too dark - so I was really stuck with the tan color. The concealer loose powder really wasn't effective - it was either too chalky on my skin or it didnt provide enough coverage and ended up melting off anyway. That's another issue I had with this makeup - BARE ESCENTUALS IS NOT FOR OILY SKIN!!! Five minutes after the foundation sets I already start to look oily - I only tolerated it because with the help of a little talc powder it would look "dewy", which was good.

    I really thought this was going to be my new makeup - but it made me break out and my skin was never oilier than when I used this. Thank God for Sephora and their return policy.

    On the upper hand - Dr. Hauschka's makeup line is great and surprisingly there are dark foundation colors available. I had a free facial and makeover on Saturday at Market Organics and the makeup was great and it made my skin feel great and it looked so natural. I am going to guy buy it and will rate it after a few trial weeks of use!

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    4.8/5
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    September 21, 2008

    I have tried several mineral makeups, and this is the best by far. It stays on longer, the coverage is more complete, and it feels lighter! I did get another-smaller-brush however. I found that the smaller brush makes less of a mess, and is easier to control.

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